T3 hair dryer that won't work My T3 hair dryer simply will not work. A few weeks ago it would only work in one of my outlets, so i thought the outlet was broken. yesterday it wouldn't work in either. Any idea what the problem could be? T3 hair dryer that won't work My T3 hair dryer simply will not work. A few weeks ago it would only work in one of my outlets, so i thought the outlet was broken. yesterday it wouldn't work... » Read More T3 hair dryer that won't work My T3 hair dryer simply will not work. A few weeks ago it would only work in one of my outlets, so i thought the outlet was broken. yesterday it wouldn't work in either. Any idea what the problem could be? « Show Less
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send it back, something shattered in mine while I was drying my hair - I would never buy one of these dryers again
30280
Cannot send it back, as there is NO customer support from either Amazon or Discounts Jungle.
30281
I had a similar problem where my dryer wouldn't turn back on mid-drying. I too thought it was my plug but it wasn't. Once I started regularly cleaning the vent on the back of the dryer I haven't had this problem again. My guess is that mine was over heating b/c the vent wasn't clear. Try this and see if it works.
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Ask yourself, why does Amazon continue to sell these dryers. They know there is a problem with it and Discounts Jungle.
1834676
I bought the T3 SoftTouch 2 Diffuser #73804 and T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i Hair Dryer. They fit together and work perfectly. Hope that helps.
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I also have curly hair! The low speed on this dryer isn't as low as on some others I've had. It does push your hair around and doesn't let it sit and hold the curl while it's being dried. I didn't buy the diffuser along with the T3 but I am considering it. I think to end up with the best curls, you'd probably need it with this dryer.
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I used mine in Germany two weeks ago. Operated/charged a MacBook (the white brick plugs into it with the standard 2 prong plug), an iPad, and an iPhone at the same time. It plugs right into the Euro wall boxes. I also use it the same way here in the states. Am not sure why it wouldn't work for a hair dryer. It will not work for anything that has a 3 prong plug, only 2 prong plugs.
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Check your hair dryer and see how many watts it's draws. This inverter only puts out 300 watts, if you plug something in that draws more than that it, basically, shuts itself off.
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Verify that the outlet it's plugged into is good would be the first thing to check. Mine has worked all the time with no trouble but if the outlet is good and working then look on the unit for a fuse maybe but not sure what else to check unless you take it to an electrical technician.
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I have a fridgidaire dryer and it worked fin in that. I would suggest getting a fuse too. I blew mine after I replaced the coil. It's cheap and easy as well, but you might as well do them at the same time.
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Since this device only has two prongs on the output, if your dryer has three prongs, you will have to have an adapter. I have personally never seen an appliance with a GFI (ground fault interrupter) on it but if you have that you will have to test it on a non-grounded outlet. Get a three prong to two prong adapter and see if it works.
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Unfortunately, mine did not fit either and I ordered what claimed to be the Soft Touch 2 diffuser but it was not! It was exactly like my original one that fit my older T3. I had to return it to Amazon and order directly from T3 to make sure I was receiving the correct one for my new T3 dryer.
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I will tell you that this dryer broke on me in less than 3 months- and I only use a hair dryer about once a week. It was bought to replace a Conair that I had had more than a decade before it bit the dust. Might have been a fluke, but the EVA one I got to replace it has a much heavier feel and a thicker electric cord. I've only had it about a week though so I can't attest to its longevity yet.
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I don't know how much more the T3 is - I really do like mine. You have to be careful to keep the air intake clear of fuzz because that will cut your air flow dramatically and, I would think, shorten the life of the motor. So do think about that. Price is relative. I say buy the best you can afford and take care of it so it lasts. It's a beautiful dryer also.
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is it still under warranty? did you send in the registration postcard? contact the company. if it's relatively new, i'm sure amazon will help with a replacement dryer.
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I've had this diffuser for over a year and this happened to me as well where it stopped working. I unplugged it and rinsed the inside with warm water and left it to dry for a few days. When I plugged it back in it worked and has worked ever since. Sometimes it will turn off and on and I will repeat.
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If the hair dryer is rated 220-240volts and it consumes 500watts of power or less, then it will work. Dryers are usually high energy consumers because of their heating elements so I wouldn't recommend you using a dryer on it. It's more suitable for household electronics
995061
Just bought one about two months ago and it doesn't work at all now. Probably too late to take back to the store or it would be gone. I thought Couisnart was a good brand but I won't buy anything else from them that is electric or mechanical.
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It worked for about 2 weeks (6 loads) and then the motor finally quit and I bought a new dryer. It was just easier than fining the parts, waiting for them and then installing them. Hope this helps
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Make sure you have power at the outlet by plugging something else in the outlet (another lamp, hair dryer, etc.) or plug your lamp into another outlet that works. If the lamp doesn't work, then the troubleshooting becomes more difficult. The switch may have gone bad. There could be an open circuit in the wiring. If you know of someone that will help with the troubleshooting without charging you a fee, then that's fine. Otherwise it may not be worth the time and money to fix it. Good luck.